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Specializing in Marching Band, Performing Arts and Event Photography, based in Normal, Illinois.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Top 5 Posing and Directing Photography Tips
Erin Manning's Top 5 Posing and Directing Photography Tips
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Click here to view the video! Thanks Erin!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
setup shot
I was photographing some magazines and trying a different lighting setup. Both flashes are in eTTL mode fired by an ST-E2 on my 40D. The flashes are bouncing off a white ceiling.
It worked failrly well but not well enough in my opinion. Next month I intend to try a one light setup using a silver umbrella. Check back next month!!!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Photek Softlighter II
Softlighter II, originally uploaded by Music Man5.
Here is my new Photek Softlighter II in action! In this photo I have 2 Canon Speedlites in use, the 580EX II and the 430EX II. I had done some shots with 1 flash and wanted to see what the difference was with 2 and the difference was more power!! Had to move the Softlighter further away from the subject. But this is a great option to have (using multiple flashes) for those occasions when one needs more light.
One note: You have to put some weight on your light stand or this puppy will over balance.
Overall I love this device. Someday I will get a smaller one to use as a fill light.
Here are the comments on posted on the B&H Photo website (where I purchased this product):
Product: Umbrella - Softlighter II - 60" By Photek
Submitted at: B&H Photo Video
Review Status: Approved
a marvelous light source
a marvelous light source
By MusicMan5 from Normal, IL on 5/7/2009
Pros:Reliable, Lightweight, Consistent, Easy Setup
Best Uses:Strobe Lighting, Group portraits, Photography, Portraits
Describe Yourself:Semi-pro Photographer
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
His favorite Cardinal
To view all of the NCHS Spring Concert photos just go to http://www.musicman5photos.com/gallery/8167594_Lqf2q/1/535850138_aEEBj
shooting tethered in the studio
I do very little studio work at this point but when I do I like to shoot tethered. I can review my work a lot more quickly and consequently get more done. I use a product called Breeze Systems DSLR Remote Pro and highly recommend it. Here is a review of DSLR Remote Pro and the BreezeSystem website is here.
I have also used Adobe Lightroom to shoot tethered and if you already have Lightroom I'd recommend giving it a try. I recently found this short article by Scott Kelby that discusses how to use Lightroom when tethered. To read Mr. Kelby's fine article click here. For Canon shooters you will need to read this also.
I have also used Adobe Lightroom to shoot tethered and if you already have Lightroom I'd recommend giving it a try. I recently found this short article by Scott Kelby that discusses how to use Lightroom when tethered. To read Mr. Kelby's fine article click here. For Canon shooters you will need to read this also.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
NCHS Jazz Night photos
At last I have all the Jazz Night photos uploaded!! There are quite a few, so it make take awhile to browse them. Click here to go to the album.
All the performances were great! A big well done to all everyone, students and parents!!!
Enjoy!!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
one light test setup
the setup for this photo: farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3484707806_7b7142621f_o.jpg
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Wow! I wish I had started with this as my first light source, I wouldn't have so many others now!
The light produced by this product is absolutely wonderful.
It takes more than a moment to set it up but I will not hold that against them!!